Review on Le Bistro Savoir Faire

Frescos and murals decorate the dining room of Le Bistro Savoir Faire on New Oxford Street, an archetypal, family-run bistro, which has been serving the West End crowds since 1995. The building itself is quite remarkable, with vaults and cellars that once  reputedly  provided a lifeline with old Soho.

Menus change every couple of weeks, although classics such as traditional boeuf bourguignon and tarte Tatin are never absent. The choice of starters could include char-grilled scallops in hazelnut butter with creamy leek risotto or salad of smoked duck with pears and sherry dressing, while main courses might range from pan-fried calf's liver with fig and balsamic sauce to fillet of sea bass with aubergine caviar, chorizo, olives and basil. The wine list offers sound drinking from reputable growers worldwide.

Le Bistro Savoir Faire

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